Genna's Medieval Outline
I.Thesis -The Medieval period was “dark” because of the church’s control on literature and art of this time period.
II.Medieval Art -Early Christian art -Migration Period art -Gothic art III.Medieval Literature -Church’s control over the authors -Important pieces of literature of this time IV. Medieval Events -Viking Invasion -Norman Conquest
V.Conclusion Ties together all the reasons why the medieval period was known as the “dark ages”.
The Medieval period was called “Dark” because of the ignorant reliance on religion. Everything from art to the architecture and the medieval human mind was centered around religion or adoration of a higher power. The church prohibited the freedom of any kind of artistic expression which turned the lights out on literature and art in that time.
The art of the medieval period covers an enormous amount of time, about 1000 years of art and several art movements. These movements include Early Christian art, Migration Period art, and Gothic art just to name a few. The early Christian art encompasses mostly from works of art involving mostly old Christian themes and structures that were created after Jesus’ death for worship. The migration period includes art from the Hiberno-Saxon and Anglo-Saxon and the fusion of Celtic and Great Briton. This period is mostly about different types of art including polychrome style (more than one use of colors in a single piece of art) and the animal style (dealt mostly with animal and bird themes). Medieval art includes many mediums, and was especially strong in sculpture, Illuminated manuscripts and mosaics. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_art). Gothic art told stories through pictures from both Christian and secular. All these different art periods came from other cultures during the same time period. Each different culture had a different style of painting and different medium were used. All of this branched out from the Roman Empire and church restrictions. –Brandon
The literature of the medieval period can contribute greatly to the common name "The Dark Ages." The literature touches all points and is very complex. Latin was a common language for medieval writings because the church was really the only source of education at the time. However, what separates it from the work we see today is its anonymity. An author's role from a period like the medieval as opposed to one like the romantic is very different. They were often restrained by church fathers because the church did hold all the power during this time. Their intimidation made authors, who either embellished older pieces of work or invented their own, not find the gift of honor be important. Therefore, much of medieval literature is not claimed to be owned by any specific person. Some examples of medieval literature are Beowulf, Digenis Acritas, and The Cloud of Unknowing. Beowulf is an epic poem about a hero and can be seen as one of the most important works of Anglo Saxon literature. Digenis Acritas is also an epic that tells about a hero and is known in many folk songs. Finally, The Cloud of Unknowing is a guidebook to seeking God. It was an inspiration to cryptic searchers. In the end, literature makes the medieval period dark because of the unacknowledged authors who had a ban on expression. – Jenna
An event that took place during the Medieval time period that contributed to labeling this time period as the “dark ages” was in 787-1066 A.D, the Viking invasions. Vikings were Scandinavian warriors, explorers, or traders. They raided some British islands and attacked people in France and the Roman Empire, and some other Christian countries located in Europe. A second event that had an impact on the “dark ages’ was the Norman Conquest, which was an invasion of the Kingdom of England that took place in 1066 A.D. By the troops of William of Normandy, Norman control of England was a result of this. The people of England now had new beliefs and language forced upon them and weren’t free to continue with their own. Both of these events contribute to ‘dark ages” because both were life changing events, the people were no longer able to freely continue with their own beliefs and customs, religion controlled much of the thinking of this time. The people were no longer able to express themselves or they were going to suffer a punishment for their writings or pieces of art.
There were many reasons why the medieval period was called the “dark ages” but those are just a few reasons why. Literature and Art was very much controlled by the church. Events during this time period had a huge impact on the “darkness” of this period because of all the battles and invasions.
I. Thesis
- The Medieval period was “dark” because of the church’s control on literature and art of this time period.
II. Medieval Art
- Early Christian art
- Migration Period art
- Gothic art
III. Medieval Literature
- Church’s control over the authors
- Important pieces of literature of this time
IV. Medieval Events
- Viking Invasion
- Norman Conquest
V. Conclusion
Ties together all the reasons why the medieval period was known as the “dark ages”.
The Medieval period was called “Dark” because of the ignorant reliance on religion. Everything from art to the architecture and the medieval human mind was centered around religion or adoration of a higher power. The church prohibited the freedom of any kind of artistic expression which turned the lights out on literature and art in that time.
The art of the medieval period covers an enormous amount of time, about 1000 years of art and several art movements. These movements include Early Christian art, Migration Period art, and Gothic art just to name a few. The early Christian art encompasses mostly from works of art involving mostly old Christian themes and structures that were created after Jesus’ death for worship. The migration period includes art from the Hiberno-Saxon and Anglo-Saxon and the fusion of Celtic and Great Briton. This period is mostly about different types of art including polychrome style (more than one use of colors in a single piece of art) and the animal style (dealt mostly with animal and bird themes). Medieval art includes many mediums, and was especially strong in sculpture, Illuminated manuscripts and mosaics. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_art). Gothic art told stories through pictures from both Christian and secular. All these different art periods came from other cultures during the same time period. Each different culture had a different style of painting and different medium were used. All of this branched out from the Roman Empire and church restrictions. –Brandon
The literature of the medieval period can contribute greatly to the common name "The Dark Ages." The literature touches all points and is very complex. Latin was a common language for medieval writings because the church was really the only source of education at the time. However, what separates it from the work we see today is its anonymity. An author's role from a period like the medieval as opposed to one like the romantic is very different. They were often restrained by church fathers because the church did hold all the power during this time. Their intimidation made authors, who either embellished older pieces of work or invented their own, not find the gift of honor be important. Therefore, much of medieval literature is not claimed to be owned by any specific person. Some examples of medieval literature are Beowulf, Digenis Acritas, and The Cloud of Unknowing. Beowulf is an epic poem about a hero and can be seen as one of the most important works of Anglo Saxon literature. Digenis Acritas is also an epic that tells about a hero and is known in many folk songs. Finally, The Cloud of Unknowing is a guidebook to seeking God. It was an inspiration to cryptic searchers. In the end, literature makes the medieval period dark because of the unacknowledged authors who had a ban on expression. – Jenna
An event that took place during the Medieval time period that contributed to labeling this time period as the “dark ages” was in 787-1066 A.D, the Viking invasions. Vikings were Scandinavian warriors, explorers, or traders. They raided some British islands and attacked people in France and the Roman Empire, and some other Christian countries located in Europe. A second event that had an impact on the “dark ages’ was the Norman Conquest, which was an invasion of the Kingdom of England that took place in 1066 A.D. By the troops of William of Normandy, Norman control of England was a result of this. The people of England now had new beliefs and language forced upon them and weren’t free to continue with their own. Both of these events contribute to ‘dark ages” because both were life changing events, the people were no longer able to freely continue with their own beliefs and customs, religion controlled much of the thinking of this time. The people were no longer able to express themselves or they were going to suffer a punishment for their writings or pieces of art.
There were many reasons why the medieval period was called the “dark ages” but those are just a few reasons why. Literature and Art was very much controlled by the church. Events during this time period had a huge impact on the “darkness” of this period because of all the battles and invasions.